How to play "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's on guitar

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.

This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's. If you want to learn how to play "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's on acoustic guitar, this is the video tutorial for you.

Finger picked using Thumb and 1st/2nd fingers and 2nd, 3rd fingers.

Pick with the timing of 1&2&3&4&; and 1&2&3&4

Intro Chord Progression:

D; F#m; (twice)

Verse Chord Progression:

D; F#m; (twice)
Bm; G A; Bm; A A*;
Repeat

Verse 3 exception:

D; F#m; (twice)
Bm; G A; (3 times)
Bm; Bm; A; A*;

Chorus Chord Progression:

D A; Bm F#m; (4 or 8 times)
D (lead into V2 or finish on D at the end Out Chorus)

Bridge Chord Progression:

G; A; D A; Bm A; (twice)

G; A; Bm; Bm; A; A*

PLEASE NOTE: This acoustic guitar lesson is for Handsome Alvin's interpretation of the song. It could be very close to the original song, or it could be very different. Their covers are designed to be played by an acoustic duo in live performances, therefore they cannot play the songs as a full band can. Please appreciate the songs for their arrangements and enjoy.